The Russell Watergardens tour will include this waterfall at a Mercer Island home. The sound of water is not only peaceful, but it can mask unwanted noise.

The Russell Watergardens tour will include this waterfall at a Mercer Island home. The sound of water is not only peaceful, but it can mask unwanted noise.

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Gardeners who fear fish in their pond will be snatched by raccoons or herons can provide rock outcrops that create hiding places for fish, such as this koi.

Gardeners who fear fish in their pond will be snatched by raccoons or herons can provide rock outcrops that create hiding places for fish, such as this koi.

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Climbers chug along the trail above Paradise in the early stage of their ascent to Camp Muir. With climbers attempting Rainier's summit in ever-growing numbers -- more than 11,000 tried last year -- there's no shortage of work for the park's 14 climbing rangers. less

Climbers chug along the trail above Paradise in the early stage of their ascent to Camp Muir. With climbers attempting Rainier's summit in ever-growing numbers -- more than 11,000 tried last year -- there's no ... more

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At 10,080-foot Camp Muir, Mount Rainier National Park climbing ranger Glenn Kessler, left, tells the ill-equipped and inexperienced Jesse Edkins of Monterey, Calif., why his attempt to climb the 14,411-foot mountain alone was a very bad idea. Rather than punish Edkins with a fine, the diplomatic Kessler chose to educate the novice about Rainier's diverse hazards. less

At least the view is nice: With Mount Adams looming in the distance, Mount Rainier climbing ranger Paul Charlton performs the unglamorous task of cleaning the Camp Muir outhouse.

At least the view is nice: With Mount Adams looming in the distance, Mount Rainier climbing ranger Paul Charlton performs the unglamorous task of cleaning the Camp Muir outhouse.

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Brad Six and Karl Emig of Everlast Plumbing hook up the soda fountain at the new Johnny Rockets restaurant that is scheduled to open this weekend in Seattle’s University Village. Part of the national chain of ’50s-style diners, the restaurant will be the second in Washington state, joining a Johnny Rockets that opened three years ago at the Supermall in Auburn. Robert Azinian, the franchise owner for Washington state, hopes to open a third Johnny Rockets by the end of this year in downtown Seattle’s Pacific Place, regional manager Steve Cosola said. less

Brad Six and Karl Emig of Everlast Plumbing hook up the soda fountain at the new Johnny Rockets restaurant that is scheduled to open this weekend in Seattle’s University Village. Part of the national chain of ... more

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Korean artist Do Ho Suh directs assistants from inside part of a coat of armor made of dog tags while getting it ready for display at the Seattle Art Museum. There are about 80,000 tags in the exhibit.

Korean artist Do Ho Suh directs assistants from inside part of a coat of armor made of dog tags while getting it ready for display at the Seattle Art Museum. There are about 80,000 tags in the exhibit.

Sameea Janjua is supported by more than 50 friends and relatives as she waits for a court hearing yesterday into the death of her 2-year-old son.

Sameea Janjua is supported by more than 50 friends and relatives as she waits for a court hearing yesterday into the death of her 2-year-old son.

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The hearing could determine the fate of the Janjuas' 3-year-old daughter Aleena.

The hearing could determine the fate of the Janjuas' 3-year-old daughter Aleena.

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Spend some time in the boots of some of Mount Rainier’s 14 elite climbing rangers, who so far this year have helped recover the bodies of five climbers killed on the mountain and have gone on at least 10 search-and-rescue missions to help injured, sick or stranded climbers. But most of the job they do is prevention – keeping ill-equipped and inexperienced hikers and climbers from taking chances with deadly consequences. With more than 11,000 attempted ascents of the 14,411-foot mountain last year, there’s little down time for these mostly seasonal employees. Above, ranger Glenn Kessler looks for a day hiker that passed the camp and continued toward the summit without a permit or the proper equipment. After encountering a guide, the hiker headed back down the mountain on his suggestion. less

Spend some time in the boots of some of Mount Rainier’s 14 elite climbing rangers, who so far this year have helped recover the bodies of five climbers killed on the mountain and have gone on at least 10 ... more

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Workers pour concrete and gravel to support a drilling rig that was en route to the scene to bore a 36-inch hole down to where nine miners were trapped Thursday, July 25, 2002 in a mine shaft after they ruptured a nearby abandoned mine that was filled with water. (AP Photo/Cumberland Times-News, Steve Bittner) less

Workers pour concrete and gravel to support a drilling rig that was en route to the scene to bore a 36-inch hole down to where nine miners were trapped Thursday, July 25, 2002 in a mine shaft after they ... more

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